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Finisar Australia Releases the World’s First Flexgrid® Twin 16x40 Wavelength Selective Switch

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Friday, September 15, 2023

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar Australia today introduced the world’s first twin 16x40 wavelength-selective switch (WSS) for use in next-generation reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) communication networks.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar Australia today introduced the world’s first twin 16x40 wavelength-selective switch (WSS) for use in next-generation reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) communication networks.
  • An extension of Finisar Australia’s popular twin liquid-crystal on silicon (LCoS) platform, the Flexgrid® 2x16x40 WSS features significantly more ports than previously available from Finisar or any other WSS supplier.
  • This latest addition to the Finisar WSS portfolio offers expanded flexibility for next-generation ROADM deployments through colorless and directionless add-drop ports in a compact, high-performance WSS.
  • Please contact Finisar Australia for more details at finisarwss.com .

Point2 Unveils RangeXtender2 Enabling 40 km Reach for 5G, Edge and Cloud Networks

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Monday, September 19, 2022

PAM4/NRZ module products based on the RangeXtender2 reference design and SoC can extend the reach of 5G, edge and cloud fronthaul and backhaul networks to 40 km.

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  • PAM4/NRZ module products based on the RangeXtender2 reference design and SoC can extend the reach of 5G, edge and cloud fronthaul and backhaul networks to 40 km.
  • The RangeXtender2 provides dual-signal PAM4 and NRZ modulation to extend optical network distances while ensuring full data integrity.
  • Our new RangeXtender2 module reference design based on our new SoC extends the reach of existing fiber infrastructure to 40 km, said Sean Park, CEO of Point2 Technology.
  • The RangeXtender2 module reference design currently supports 25 Gbps solutions with a roadmap to deliver up to 100 Gbps for future access networks.

Point2 Technology Announces $22M Investment to Deliver the Next Generation of Data Center and 5G Connectivity Solutions

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Point2 Technology , a leading provider of high-performance, low-power connectivity solutions for cloud and 5G infrastructure, announced today a $22M Series B funding round.

Key Points: 
  • Point2 Technology , a leading provider of high-performance, low-power connectivity solutions for cloud and 5G infrastructure, announced today a $22M Series B funding round.
  • Point2 Technology designs and manufactures low-power, high-speed, point-to-point interconnect solutions designed to meet the multi-terabit bandwidth requirements of 5G infrastructure and cloud-based data centers.
  • Point2 has developed innovative technologies that dramatically drive down the costs and power demands of high-performance connectivity solutions for multi-terabit 5G and cloud-based data centers.
  • We look forward to working with Point2 Technology to bring innovative, cost-effective connectivity solutions to our mutual customers.

OFC 2022 to Showcase Live Optical and Data Networking Interoperability Demonstrations from Industry Leading Organizations

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Friday, February 11, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) , the premier international event for the latest advances in optical communications and networking, will showcase live, multivendor interoperability demonstrations of the latest optical innovations.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) , the premier international event for the latest advances in optical communications and networking, will showcase live, multivendor interoperability demonstrations of the latest optical innovations.
  • Five industry-leading organizations will host discussions and live demonstrations on breakthrough technologies and the efforts driving industry interoperability.
  • "OFC provides a robust platform for the demonstration of interoperability trends and developments in optical communications and networking that are critical to advancing the industry."
  • The 2022 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.

Finisar Australia Releases the World’s First Flexgrid® Twin 1x48 Wavelength Selective Switch

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Monday, October 4, 2021

SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar Australia today introduced the worlds first twin 1x48 wavelength-selective switch (WSS) for use in next-generation reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) communication networks.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Australia, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar Australia today introduced the worlds first twin 1x48 wavelength-selective switch (WSS) for use in next-generation reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) communication networks.
  • An extension of Finisar Australias popular twin liquid-crystal on silicon (LCoS) platform, the Flexgrid 2x1x48 WSS features significantly more ports than previously available from Finisar Australia or from any other WSS supplier today.
  • This latest addition to the Finisar WSS portfolio offers expanded flexibility for next-generation ROADM deployments through additional add-drop ports in a compact, high-performance WSS.
  • As with all of Finisars Flexgrid WSS products, all variants of the Flexgrid 2x1x48 WSS support any channel width, from legacy fixed 50/100 GHz to arbitrary customer-controllable channels, using ITU-compliant Flexgrid technology.

Carillon Awarded DARPA Contract for Next Generation Satellite-to-Satellite Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC)

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Carillon Technologies a $6.4M contract to prototype next generation satellite-to-satellite communication systems derived from cutting edge commercial Holographic Optical Beam Steering (HOBS) technology.

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  • The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Carillon Technologies a $6.4M contract to prototype next generation satellite-to-satellite communication systems derived from cutting edge commercial Holographic Optical Beam Steering (HOBS) technology.
  • Lightweight and affordable satellite-to-satellite optical communication is a breakthrough technology, not only for commercial and defense communication constellations currently being deployed, but also for new high-performance, highly-survivable space architectures, said Dr. John D. Evans, CEO of Carillon Technologies.
  • This new solid-state HOBS technology will provide a step change in size, weight, and cost for satellite Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) systems.
  • Dr. Geb Akselrod, CTO of Lumotive notes, Were excited to collaborate with Carillon and DARPA.

Finisar WSS Products Honored by Lightwave Innovation Reviews

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'SYDNEY, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar WSS announced today that its world\xe2\x80\x99s first C+L Band Wavelength Selective Switch and Quad Wavelength Selective Switch with Flexgrid\xc2\xae technology both received high scores during the 2021 Lightwave Innovation Reviews in the category of Optical Subsystems.

Key Points: 
  • b'SYDNEY, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar WSS announced today that its world\xe2\x80\x99s first C+L Band Wavelength Selective Switch and Quad Wavelength Selective Switch with Flexgrid\xc2\xae technology both received high scores during the 2021 Lightwave Innovation Reviews in the category of Optical Subsystems.
  • Lightwave Innovation Reviews\xe2\x80\x99 judges commented that \xe2\x80\x9cThis product addresses the need for increased bandwidth in WSS systems.
  • Lightwave Innovation Reviews\xe2\x80\x99 judges said, \xe2\x80\x9cThe industry is moving to high channel count DWDM systems and this product will support this transition.
  • "\nFinisar WSS provides world-class wavelength-selective switch (WSS) products to leading networking equipment manufacturers.

Global Active Optical Cable Market Forecast Report 2019-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 19, 2020

The "Active Optical Cable Market - Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Active Optical Cable Market - Forecast (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • These provide the key market participants with the necessary business intelligence and help them understand the future of the active optical cable market.
  • Active Optical Cable Market Outlook:
    The global active optical cable market is predominantly determined by a demand growth for active optical cables in data centers.
  • Active Optical Cable Market Growth Drivers and Trends:
    Finisar Corp., the active optical cable market front-runner in optical communication transceivers and components, announced numerous innovative products and technology demonstrations during the Optical Networking and Communication Conference & Exhibition (OFC) in March, 2019.

Finisar Australia Releases World’s First C+L-band Wavelength Selective Switch

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Monday, August 31, 2020

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar Australia today introduced the worlds first C+L-band wavelength selective switch (WSS) for use in next-generation reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) communication networks.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finisar Australia today introduced the worlds first C+L-band wavelength selective switch (WSS) for use in next-generation reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer (ROADM) communication networks.
  • The Flexgrid C+L WSS is the newest addition to Finisars extensive collection of WSS innovations, comprising the worlds first LCoS WSS in 2006, the worlds first flexible-grid WSS in 2010, the worlds first 1x20 WSS in 2011, the worlds first 6 THz WSS in 2019, and the worlds first quad WSS in 2020.
  • Finisar Australia will be demonstrating the Flexgrid C+L WSS and related technologies to customers, communications service providers, and internet content providers through a virtual roadshow this October.
  • Finisar Australia provides world-class wavelength management components and subsystems, including wavelength selective switch (WSS) products, to leading networking equipment manufacturers.

II-VI Incorporated Expands Compound Semiconductors and Photonic Solutions Platforms with the Completion of the Finisar Acquisition

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The acquisition of Finisar was first announced on November 9, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of Finisar was first announced on November 9, 2018.
  • II-VI will be organized into two segments called Photonic Solutions and Compound Semiconductors.
  • The Photonic Solutions Segment leverages II-VIs compound semiconductor technology platforms to deliver components and subsystems that are differentiated based on deep knowledge of end user applications for our key end markets.
  • Founded in 1988, Finisar designs products that meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth, data storage, and 3D sensing subsystems.